Daily Archives: August 1, 2018

IATA and CFM International partnership to lead increased competition in the market for maintenance, repair and overhaul services on engines

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Geneva, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it has entered into an agreement with CFM International (CFM) that will lead to increased competition in the market for maintenance, repair and overhaul services (MRO) on engines manufactured by CFM, a 50/50 partnership between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines. “Airlines… Read the full press release

AccorHotels to acquire 85% of 21c Museum Hotels

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PARIS, France, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — AccorHotels today (July 31, 2018) announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 85% of 21c Museum Hotels, an award-winning hospitality management company pushing the boundaries of the museum and hotel worlds to create a new kind of travel experience. 21c combines a multi-venue contemporary art museum,… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport achieves GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for longest continuous food counter

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Welcome to the longest business lounge foodline worldwide! Sheremetyevo became the first Russian airport set a world record and get featured in the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS history books. The continuous foodline in Rublev business lounge recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest continuous food counter. MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The independent surveyor in the presence of an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS… Read the full press release

Sheremetyevo International Airport makes it to the ACI Director General’s Roll of Excellence

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MOSCOW, Russia, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Sheremetyevo International Airport entered ACI Director General’s Roll of Excellence. The ACI Director General’s Roll of Excellence identifies airports that have been ranked as one of the top five airports by size or region in five of the last ten years in the ASQ Survey. ACI Airport Service Quality programme, the only worldwide service quality measurement and benchmarking service… Read the full press release

Luxair Luxembourg Airlines to expand its fleet with 2 additional Boeing 737-700 aircrafts

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LuxairGroup implements several measures to stimulate growth and stabilise its network Luxembourg, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxair Luxembourg Airlines will take delivery of 2 additional Boeing 737-700 aircraft with 142 seats each in March and May 2019. As extra capacity is required in the short term, it was decided to opt for two planes… Read the full press release

SITA to continue its world-class technology with round-the-clock service support to Brisbane Airport

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SITA technology drives Brisbane commitment to service as it connects Queensland 24/7 Brisbane, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Brisbane Airport, the premier gateway to Queensland and the third busiest airport in Australia, has again selected SITA as its technology partner as the airport continues its growth and transformation plans. The new agreement will see SITA… Read the full press release

Norwegian among the first carriers to operate Boeing 737 MAX aircraft at Gatwick Airport

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Airline among the first carriers to operate Boeing’s newest aircraft type at Gatwick Airport 737 MAX to initially be operated on selected Nordic routes LONDON, UK, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian is introducing its newest single-aisle aircraft at London Gatwick this summer to service selected short-haul flights to Europe. For the first time,… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo and Gargash partner to transport Alfa Romeos to the prestigious Gumball 3000 motor rally

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Cars flown to London to mark Dubai based Gargash’s 100th anniversary Dubai, UAE, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, and Gargash, one of the largest distributors of premium and luxury cars in the UAE, have partnered to transport two Alfa Romeos from Dubai to London for the prestigious… Read the full press release

Avis Car Rental becomes the official mobility partner of Luxury Retreats

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Car Rental today (July 30, 2018) announced a deal with Luxury Retreats, acquired by Airbnb in February 2017, to be the official mobility partner of the full service villa rental company, which offers custom-designed trips of a lifetime, including the world’s finest homes, personalized concierge services and… Read the full press release

Emirates to introduce two additional flights to its Toronto service

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Dubai, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates today (July 30 2018) announced that it will introduce two additional flights to its Toronto (YYZ) service, complementing its existing schedule and providing even more choice and convenience to travellers. The additional Toronto flights will be introduced on August 18 2018 and will operate on a Saturday departing… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific becomes the Official Airline Partner of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong

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Carrier supports local sports talents at multi-sports events as official airline partner HONG KONG, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific has become the Official Airline Partner of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China from 2018 to 2022, providing support for home-grown athletes to participate in a series of high-profile… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown announces the appointment of Shannon Schwier as the new Hotel Manager

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New York, U.S.A., 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown today (July 30, 2018) announces the appointment of Shannon Schwier as the new Hotel Manager at the vibrant property. In her new role, Schwier will report to Thomas Carreras, General Manager and previously opening Hotel Manager in 2016. Schwier’s journey with Four Seasons began in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Hotel Prague welcomes Ioana Stanley as Director of Finance

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New finance director brings extensive finance experience to the Prague team Prague, Czech Republic, 2018-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Prague announces today (July 30, 2018) the appointment of Ioana Stanley as Director of Finance. Although originally from Romania, Ioana has been living in Prague for 12 years while working in the position of director of… Read the full press release